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Harcum College offers a two-year Nursing Program with three tracks:  DAY Nursing, EVENING Nursing, and STARS Nursing (Special Track Accel-Rated Students). 

DAY Nursing

This is the traditional two-year track in which students complete four full semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring).  Although a traditional daytime track, the choice of an evening clinical may be offered. In NUR101 Introduction to Nursing Practice, students are also required to come to campus for an assigned time for simulated clinical experience (lab).

Course Sequence


First Semester

NUR 101 Introduction to Nursing Practice 8 cr.
BIO 103 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr.
PSY111 Introductory Psychology 3 cr.
MTH 113 College Mathematics 3 cr.
CIS 106 World Wide Web & Beyond 1 cr.
19 cr.
Second Semester
NUR 102 Nursing Care of Adults I 8 cr.
BIO 104 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr.
ENG 101 Composition I 3 cr.
PSY 156 Human Development 3 cr.
18 cr.
Third Semester
NUR 201 Nursing Care of Families 9 cr.
BIO 205 Microbiology 4 cr.
SOC 109 Principles of Sociology 3 cr.
16 cr.
Fourth Semester
NUR 202 Nursing Care of Adults II 9 cr.
HUM Humanities Elective 3 cr.
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 cr.
IDS 203 Foundational Principles of Holistic Practice 3 cr.
18 cr.

Total number of credits: 71 credits

EVENING Nursing

This track is designed for the working adult learner and is a pure evening program of studies.  Students begin the course of studies in May and graduate in 18 months, completing four full semesters (Summer Session I, Fall, Spring, Fall).

Class:      Monday evenings                          5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Clinical:   Wednesday/Thursday evenings      *5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

* starting time can vary, depending upon the clinical site

Note:  All general education co-requisite course requirements of the Nursing Program become prerequisites and must be completed prior to application.

EVENING NURSING TRACK

Curriculum Information

Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College.  Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.

The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning EVENING Nursing.

* Must be taken at same institution.

BIO 103*            Human Anatomy and Physiology 1            4 credits

PSY 111              Introductory Psychology                            3 credits

MTH 113             College Mathematics                                 3 credits

BIO 104*             Human Anatomy and Physiology II            4 credits

PSY 156                Human Development                                  3 credits

ENG 101               English Composition 1                                3 credits

BIO 205                 Microbiology                                             4 credits

SOC 109               Principles of Sociology                                3 credits

HUM                     Humanities Elective                                     3 credits

ENG 102               English Composition II                                3 credits

CIS 106                 Worldwide Web and Beyond                      1 credit

34 credits

The following Nursing courses will be taken in Evening Nursing:

NUR 101               Introduction to Nursing Practice                  8 credits

NUR 102               Nursing Care of Adults I                             8 credits

NUR 201               Nursing Care of Families                             9 credits

NUR 202              Nursing Care of Adults II                             9 credits

IDS 203                Foundational Principles of Holistic Practice    3 credits

37 credits

Total Credits for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing - 71 credits

STARS Nursing (Special Track Accel-Rated Students)

STARS Nursing is an accelerated track for second degree learners who wish to make an alternative career choice to enter the profession of Nursing.  Candidates for STARS Nursing must hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimun Grade Point Average of 3.0.  Graduates of STARS Nursing complete the program of studies in one academic year.

Class:         Tuesday/Thursday evenings               5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Clinical:      Saturday/Sunday                               7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Note:  All general education co-requisite course requirements of the Nursing Program become prerequisites and must be completed prior to application.

STARS NURSING TRACK

Curriculum Information

Completion of the courses listed below is required for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Harcum College.  Please refer to the current Harcum College catalog for course descriptions.

The following General Education courses must be completed PRIOR to beginning STARS Nursing. 

* Must be taken at the same institution:

BIO 103*                  Human Anatomy and Physiology 1         4 credits

PSY 111                    Introduction to Psychology                    3 credits

MTH 113                   College Mathematics                              3 credits

BIO 104*                   Human Anatomy and Physiology II         4 credits

PSY 156                    Human Development                               3 credits

ENG 101                   English Composition I                              3 credits

BIO 205                    Microbiology                                           4 credits

SOC 109                  Principles of Sociology                             3 credits

HUM                        Humanities Elective                                  3 credits

ENG 102                  English Composition II                             3 credits

The following Nursing courses will be taken in STARS Nursing:

NUR 101                 Introduction to Nursing Practice                8 credits

NUR 102                 Nursing Care of Adults 1                          8 credits

NUR 201                 Nursing Care of Families                           9 credits

NUR 202                 Nursing Care of Adults II                          9 credits

IDS 203                  Foundational Principles of Holistic Practice  3 credits

37 credits

Total Credits for an Associate of Science degree in Nursing - 70 credits

The Nursing Program requires 71 credits, consisting of 34 general education credits and 37 Nursing credits. The general education credits include courses from the humanities, physical/biological and social sciences. Upon successful completion of the Nursing Program of studies, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

The didactic component of the program is taught on the Harcum campus. Laboratory experiences take place in the Huntsman Nursing Laboratory. These exercises provide students with "hands-on" clinical applications in preparation for client care. Clinical experiences are part of each of the four Nursing courses. This ensures that students apply knowledge from the classroom and skills from the Nursing lab to caring for patients in a healthcare setting. The College maintains agreements with all of the major health systems, including Main Line Health, Crozer Keystone Health, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Tenet Healthsystem, Hahnemann University Hospital, and the Temple University Childrens Hospital. In addition, many healthcare sites other than hospitals are utilized to provide a variety of experiences, which prepare graduates of Harcum's Nursing Program to assume beginning staff nurse positions.

Nursing Program Application Process

Students applying to the Nursing Program must submit the following to the Admissions Office:

  • Harcum College Application
  • Official High School Transcript or GED Documentation - An official copy must be sent by the high school to Harcum College
  • Official College Transcripts (if applicable) - An official copy must be sent to Harcum College by the accredited college(s) where credits were earned
  • SAT or ACT Scores
  • TOEFL Scores (for all international students)
  • Essay describing applicant's reasons for choosing Nursing
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Disclosure Consent Form
  • $25 Application Fee (make check payable to Harcum College)
  • Documentation of a minimal cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of formal application to the Nursing Program
  • Accuplacer Placement Exam scores
  • TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skill) - Only applicants who meet the minimum admissions requirements will be contacted to take the exam

The Nursing Program Application Packet contains application and admissions information. To request a packet, please call the Admissions Office at : (610) 526-6050.

Acceptance into the Nursing Program is competitive. Completion of requirements does not guarantee admittance into the Nursing Program.

Confirmation/Deposit

Accepted applicants must submit a $100 deposit to confirm intent to enroll in the Nursing Program.

Applicants should complete the FAFSA (Free Application Financial Student Aid) if applying for Financial Aid assistance.

Enrollment

Upon acceptance into the Nursing Program, students are required to:

  • Provide evidence of an optimal level of individual health to complete Core Performance Standards
  • Meet all immunization requirements of the Nursing Program
  • Provide proof of current certification in Basic Life Support/Course C (American Heart Association) or Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
  • Provide current, original copies of Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse checks
  • Show Evidence of a nine-panel urine drug screen 

Information Sessions

Harcum periodically conducts information sessions for the DAY Nursing, EVENING Nursing, and STARS Nursing tracks.  Anyone interested in attending should register. Please contact Harcum College's Admissions office at 610-526-6050 or e-mail enroll@harcum.edu.

I would like to talk to an admissions counselor about this program.

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